'Promote Malhotra Now': Social Media Reacts To Canucks Firing Coach Adam Foote

The Vancouver Canucks fired coach Adam Foote after one season.

The Canucks also dismissed assistant coaches Kevin Dean, Scott Young and Brett McLean. TSN's Darren Dreger was the first to report the news before the team's announcement on Tuesday.

Vancouver continues to make significant changes after hiring Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations and Ryan Johnson as GM last week.

Vancouver promoted Foote to head coach last off-season after Rick Tocchet parted ways with the team. Under Foote, the Canucks finished last in the NHL by 14 points with a 25-49-8 record.

"It was a challenging year on several fronts, and truthfully, Adam and his staff were dealt a very difficult hand," Johnson said in a statement. "That said, as we head into a rebuild, our group feels new coaching voices are needed to chart the path forward."

The Vancouver Canucks fired coach Adam Foote and three assistant coaches nearly one week into Ryan Johnson's tenure as GM. Fans on social media thanked the 'Tank Commander' and suggested a replacement behind the bench.

thehockeynews.com'Promote Malhotra Now': Social Media Reacts To Canucks Firing Coach Adam FooteThe Vancouver Canucks fired coach Adam Foote and three assistant coaches nearly one week into Ryan Johnson's tenure as GM. Fans on social media thanked the 'Tank Commander' and suggested a replacement behind the bench.

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